Ridgecrest's Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake is the city's economic engine. The 2019 earthquakes (6.4 and 7.1 magnitude) added seismic resilience to campaign platforms alongside the perennial challenges of governing a remote desert community. Ridgecrest has approximately 29,000 residents and 14,000 registered voters across Kern County. Local seats on the ballot include Ridgecrest City Council (5 members), Sierra Sands Unified School District. Issues driving Ridgecrest campaigns: Naval base economy; Earthquake recovery; Water supply. Local Campaign Pros runs end-to-end campaigns for Ridgecrest candidates and measures — strategy, mail, voter data, lawn signs, field, and FPPC compliance tuned to the Kern County voter file.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-21